NHL News and Notes from Monday, April 24th, 2023
News
- The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have fined Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk.
- Tkachuk was fined $5,000 for cross checking Boston Bruins forward Garnet Hathaway on Sunday.
- The fine is the maximum allowed per the CBA.
- Defenseman Justin Braun announced his retirement from the NHL.
- Braun played in the NHL for 13 seasons which saw him play for the San Jose Sharks, Philadelphia Flyers, and New York Rangers.
Game Recaps
- New Jersey Devils v. New York Rangers – 7p ET – Game 4
- In The Garden, the Rangers look to go up 3-1 in their series against the Devils and in the first Jack Hughes scores his third. After a scoreless second, Vincent Trocheck nets his first to tie the game for the Rangers but then Jonas Siegenthaler nets his first to put the Devils up 2-1. Then, Ondrej Palat scores his first as the Devils get the 3-1 win and even the series 2-2.
- Scott’s TXHT Recap – Devils Hang On and Even Series
- Toronto Maple Leafs v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 730p ET – Game 4
- In Tampa, the Lightning look to tie the series against the Maple Leafs and in the first Tampa gets two when Alex Killorn and Mikhail Sergachev each score their first goals of the postseason. In the second, Noel Acciari scores his second to put Toronto on the board but then the Bolts get two once more when Steven Stamkos scores his first of the playoffs and Alex Killorn gets his second of the night. In the third, Toronto scores three to even the score when Auston Matthews nets a pair and Morgan Rielly nets his second. In overtime, Alexander Kerfoot scores his first as the Leafs take the 3-1 series lead with the 5-4 win over the Lightning
- Vegas Golden Knights v. Winnipeg Jets – 930p ET – Game 4
- In Winnipeg, the Golden Knights look to go up 3-1 against the Jets and in the first Blake Wheeler’s second puts Winnipeg up 1-0 but then Brett Howden’s first evens the score for Vegas. In the second, the Golden Knights get a pair when William Karlsson and Ivan Barbashev score to take the 3-1 lead. In the third, Pierre-Luc Dubois’ second brings the Jets within a goal but Brett Howden’s second of the night gives the Golden Knights the 4-2 win over the Jets and the 3-1 series lead.
- Colorado Avalanche v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET – Game 4
- In Seattle, the Kraken look to even their series against Colorado and in the first the Kraken get a pair when Will Borgen and Daniel Sprong each score their first goals of the post season. In the second, Colorado even the score with a pair from Mikko Rantanen. After a scoreless third the game heads to overtime where Jordan Eberle scores his first of the postseason to give the Kraken the 3-2 win over the Avalanche and even the series 2-2.
Today’s Games
- NYI v. CAR – 7p ET – Game 5
- MIN v. DAL – 8p ET – Game 5
- LA v. EDM – 930p ET – Game 5
Noteworthy in Hockey
- O’Ree, Dawson to receive honorary doctorate degrees (Color of Hockey)
- 32 Thoughts Podcast: Jack to the Rescue (SportsNet)
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